GaVoe noise abatement block

ABSTRACT

A composite noise abatement block ( 12 )( 13 ), containing at least one embedded sound absorbing medium ( 18 ) and at least one orfice ( 19 ) which partially exposes the embedded sound absorbing medium ( 18 ). The composite noise abatement block ( 12 )( 13 ) has connecters ( 14 )( 15 )( 16 ) ( 17 ) allowing multiple blocks to be connected to form an imbricated noise abatement wall (FIG.  9 ). The functional design of the orfice ( 19 ) allows sound to enter the orfice ( 19 ) directly into the sound absorbing medium ( 18 ) where sound quickly dissipates with less resonance than existing noise abatement systems. The noise abatement block walls are used to absorb sound in or on highways, airports, sound studios, theaters and other commercial and non commercial uses.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0001] Applicant has not received any federally sponsored research ordevelopment assistance.

REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

[0002] Applicant does not have a microfiche appendix.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] 1. Field of the Invention

[0004] Applicant's invention relates to the manufacturing, compositionof matter, recycling, and new use fields; particularly, a noiseabatement block containing sound absorbing material, and used forconstructing noise abatement structures.

[0005] 2. Description of Related Art

[0006] There are many structures and components used for noise abatementstructures; concrete, concrete with a sound absorbing medium embedded orattached, rubber, polystrene, plastics, combinations of these materials,and other organic and inorganic compounds. The disadvantages of theexisting structures and compounds are their durability, sound absorbingqualities, mass, and costs.

[0007] Applicant's noise abatement blocks are durable, have excellentsound absorbing qualities, and are cost effective. In theory,Applicant's blocks allow sound to travel through its orfice, directly toan exposed sound absorbing medium embedded into the composite block.Ordinarily, sound is somewhat refracted from a rigid composite materialbefore absorption, however, by providing an orfice to expose theembedded sound absorbing medium, will increase sound absorption beforerefraction can take place. The bulk of the sound absorbing medium isembedded and unexposed inside the composite block, sound will dissipatefaster than having to penetrate a composite block material beforereaching a fully encased sound absorbing medium.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] A method and means for constructing and using composite soundabsorbing blocks, consisting of; one or more embedded sound absorbingmediums, which are exposed on one or more sides, by one or more orfices.The composite blocks are constructed in a mold, of a fluid compoundwhich is formed into a rigid shape. Concrete or a mixture thereof, wouldmake an excellent, cost effective compound. The composite blocks may bereinforced with metal or fiber reinforcement materials for extrastrength. The sound absorbing medium may be formed using organic orinorganic substances or materials, or combinations of materials orsubstances. The composite blocks may be formed in any shape or size,depending on the intended use. The composite blocks can be aestheticallydesigned for any application.

[0009] The composite block, with its orfice leading to the partiallyexposed sound absorbing medium, theoretically allows sound to enter theorfice directly into the sound absorbing medium. As the sound enters thesound absorbing medium, it is rapidly distributed throughout theunexposed portion of the sound absorbing medium and little refractionoccurs.

[0010] Typical uses for these composite blocks consist of; highway noiseabatement walls, airport noise abatement walls, building walls such as;auditorium, gymnasium, recording studios, or any other commercial orprivate noise abatement uses.

[0011] Further objects and advantages of Applicant's noise abatementblock will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings andensuing descriptions.

DRAWINGS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012]FIG. 1: A side view.

[0013]FIG. 2: A front or rear view.

[0014]FIG. 3: A front or rear view.

[0015]FIG. 4: A side view.

[0016]FIG. 5: A perspective view.

[0017]FIG. 6: A perspective view.

[0018]FIG. 7: A perspective view.

[0019]FIG. 8: A perspective view.

[0020]FIG. 9: A perspective view.

[0021]FIG. 10: A perspective view.

[0022]FIG. 11: A perspective view.

[0023] 1. Elements of the Components:

[0024] No. 12: A noise abatement block.

[0025] No. 13: A double noise abatement block

[0026] No. 14: A top raised block connecter.

[0027] No. 15: A bottom recessed block connecter.

[0028] No. 16: A front raised block connecter.

[0029] No. 17: A rear recessed block connecter.

[0030] No. 18: Embedded sound absorbing medium.

[0031] No. 19: Orfice.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032]FIG. 1: A side view of a noise abatement block 12, with a topraised block connecter 14, a bottom recessed block connecter 15 byhidden line, a front raised block connecter 16, and a rear recessedblock connecter 17 by hidden line. Block connecters will allow multipleblocks to be connected. An embedded sound absorbing medium 18, can beany sound absorbing compound formed from organic or inorganic materialsor combinations thereof. An orfice 19, allows sound to directly enterthe exposed portion of the embedded sound absorbing medium 18.

[0033]FIG. 2: A front or rear view of a noise abatement block 12, 13,with a top raised block connecter 14, which can be any shape or size aslong as it allows multiple blocks to be connected. A bottom recessedblock connecter 15, is nearly equal in dimensions as the top raisedblock connecter 14, leaving adequate space for a binding agent whichallows multiple blocks to be securely connected. A single orfice 19, isrepresented by hidden line.

[0034]FIG. 3: A front or rear view of a noise abatement block 12, 13,with a top raised block connecter 14, and a recessed bottom blockconnecter 15. A double orfice 19, is represented by hidden lines. Thisnoise abatement block would be used as a dividing wall where both sidesare utilized to absorb sound, such as in multiple sound studio rooms ortheaters.

[0035]FIG. 4: A side view of a double noise abatement block 13, withdouble top raised block connecters 14, double recessed block connecters15, by hidden lines, a front raised block connecter 16, and a rearrecessed block connecter 17, by hidden lines. There are two embeddedsound absorbing mediums 18, which are partially exposed by equal orfices19. The noise abatement block or FIG. 1, and the double noise abatementblock 13, can be molded in the same mold simply by using a partition toseparate the double noise abatement block mold, which will permit twonoise abatement blocks 12, to be formed at one time.

[0036]FIG. 5: A perspective view of a noise abatement block 12,detailing a top raised block connecter 14, a front raised blockconnecter 16, embedded sound absorbing medium 18, and an orfice 19.

[0037]FIG. 6: A perspective view of a double noise abatement block 13,detailing double top raised block connecters 14, a front raised blockconnecter 16, two embedded sound absorbing mediums 18, and two orfices19.

[0038]FIG. 7: A perspective view of a noise abatement block 12, byhidden lines, detailing the embedded sound absorbing medium 18, positionin relation to the noise abatement block material surrounding it. Theembedded sound absorbing medium 18, has a greater perimeter than theperimeter of the orfice. The embedded sound absorbing medium 18, with agreater perimeter than the orfice, will theoretically allow greatersound absorption, than by having equal perimeters, thereby producingless resonation.

[0039]FIG. 8: A perspective view of a double noise abatement block 13,by hidden lines, detailing two embedded sound absorbing mediums 18, andtheir relative positions to the double noise abatement block materialsurrounding them.

[0040]FIG. 9: A perspective view of multiple noise abatement blocks andmultiple double noise abatement blocks constructed in a typicalimbricated block construction formation, into a wall. Depending on theheight and length of the desired noise abatement wall, supportingcolumns may be necessary for linear and lateral rigidity. An additionalfooter may be also necessary for areas with uneven or unstable soilconditions.

[0041]FIG. 10: A perspective view of a noise abatement block 12,detailing a round orfice 19 embodiment.

[0042]FIG. 11: A perspective view of a double noise abatement block 13,detailing multiple orfice embodiments 19, and embedded sound absorbingmediums 18, as examples of the functional aesthetic diversity availablefor these noise abatement blocks.

What is claimed is: 1: A noise abatement block, comprising; a. a soundabsorbing medium suitable for sound absorption, embedded into a rigidcomposite shell; b. said rigid composite shell having at least oneorfice; c. said orfice partially exposing said sound absorbing medium,and; d. a connecter means to attach multiple noise abatement blocks. 2:The noise abatement block of claim 1, wherein said noise abatement blockcontains multiple embedded sound absorbing mediums. 3: The noiseabatement block of claim 1, wherein said noise abatement block containsmultiple orfices, which partially expose multiple sound absorbingmediums. 4: A molding means for constructing a noise abatement blockcomprising; a rigid mold suitable for molding one or more noiseabatement blocks with one or more orfices, wherein; a. one or more soundabsorbing mediums are suspended by suspension means, in said rigid mold,and; b. a fluid bonding material, suitable for pouring is poured intothe rigid mold and let cure. 5: The molding means for contructing anoise abatement block of claim 4, wherein said cured noise abatementblock is removed from said mold. 6: The molding means for constructing anoise abatement block of claim 4, wherein a metal or fiber reinforcementmeans is incorporated into said noise abatement block matrix, prior topouring said fluid bonding material.